FDA Product Code PKC: Prosthesis, Total Anatomic Shoulder, Uncemented Metaphyseal Humeral Stem With No Diaphyseal Incursion, Semi-constrained
FDA product code PKC covers uncemented metal total anatomic shoulder prostheses cleared for shoulder arthroplasty.
These implants achieve fixation through biological ingrowth or ongrowth into porous-coated surfaces rather than bone cement. Uncemented fixation is preferred in younger, more active patients where long-term biological fixation may outperform cemented alternatives.
PKC devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3660 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.
Leading manufacturers include Exactech, Inc., Arthrex, Inc. and Smith & Nephew, Inc..
FDA 510(k) Cleared Prosthesis, Total Anatomic Shoulder, Uncemented Metaphyseal Humeral Stem With No Diaphyseal Incursion, Semi-constrained Devices (Product Code PKC)
About Product Code PKC - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
19 total 510(k) submissions under product code PKC since 2015, with 19 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 165 days).
Submission volume has increased in recent years - 5 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 2 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - PKC Product Code
Recent submissions under PKC have taken an average of 142 days to reach a decision - down from 173 days historically, suggesting improved FDA processing for this classification.
PKC devices are reviewed by the Orthopedic panel. Browse all Orthopedic devices →